Flexible & Relaxed: Includes a snack break and options to match your interest in nature or botany.
What's included
Entrance fee
Coffee and/or Tea
South Indian or North Indian Snacks
What to expect
St. Thomas Mount National Shrine
2h
Historical & Religious Significance:
St. Thomas Mount is believed to be the martyrdom site of St. Thomas the Apostle, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ.
St. Thomas arrived in India around AD 52 and spread Christianity in the Malabar region.
The mount has a fortified hilltop chapel built by the Portuguese in the 16th century.
Pilgrims from across India and abroad visit this shrine, making it a major Christian pilgrimage site in India.
Hilltop shrine where St. Thomas attained martyrdom
Portuguese chapel with ancient relics
Beautiful panoramic views of Chennai city + airport
Peaceful spiritual atmosphere
Little Mount Shrine
2h
Historical & Religious Significance:
The cave at Little Mount is believed to be where St. Thomas, the Apostle, lived while he preached in Chennai.
It is said he hid in this cave to escape persecution.
A footprint of St. Thomas is preserved inside the cave, venerated by pilgrims.
The site has been a Christian pilgrimage center for centuries and features a chapel built atop the hill.
Semmozhi Poonga
1h · Admission ticket included
Semmozhi Poonga is a well-maintained botanical garden created to showcase native and exotic plant species.
The name “Semmozhi” means “Classical Language” in Tamil, symbolizing a blend of culture and nature.
Designed as a green lung for the city, offering a quiet, serene environment amidst Chennai’s urban bustle.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Will meet in arrival gate
End point
Will meet in arrival gate
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
no health restrictions
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
